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News & Events 2011

2011: News

Lewis Honored by ABA
Professor Hope Lewis has been selected to receive the ABA's Mayre Rasmussen Award for the Advancement of Women in International Law.
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Between Democracy and Demagoguery
Sohrad Ahmari '11 writes in The Chronicle of Higher Education about Vanderbilt University's proposed partnership with Abu Dhabi to establish an overseas campus.
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Abrams on the Triumph of Collective Bargaining
Professor Roger Abrams reflects on baseball and basketball club owners settling labor disputes with unions through the arduous process of collective bargaining.
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NUSL in the Financial Times!
The Financial Times reports on the success of the Co-op Program.
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NBA Season Doomed?
Professor Roger Abrams discusses the legal details of the NBA lockout, and what both sides seek to gain and lose going forward.
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Women in the Law Brown Bag Lunch Series
Data Privacy in a Global Economy
Gina Perini '01, GTC Law Group, LLP
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Labor Rights, Under Republican Attack
In a New York Times op-ed, Professor Karl Klare says Republicans are using a recent labor-law complaint against Boeing to achieve a radical goal that goes far beyond the legal issues in the case.
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Cruel and Unusual Reissued
The StandDown Texas Project interviews Professor Michael Meltsner about the reissue of "Cruel and Unusual: The Supreme Court and Capital Punishment," his classic book detailing death penalty litigation in the 1960s and 1970s at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF).
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Considering the Death Penalty's Future
Professor Mike Meltsner on the death penalty in the wake of Troy Davis' execution following a highly controversial trial and conviction for the murder of an off-duty Savannah, Ga., police officer in 1989.
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Marketing Nuggets
The law school's Public Health Advocacy Institute has released the results of an analysis of state-by-state consumer protection laws that prohibit unfair, deceptive or unconscionable sales and marketing of unhealthy food and beverages to children and adolescents.
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School of Law Awarded $500,000 Grant to Provide Legal Services to Businesses
The US Department of Commerce has awarded a $500,000 grant to Northeastern University School of Law to develop a university center that will provide free legal services to low-income and other underserved entrepreneurs in the region.
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To Promote the General Welfare
In celebration of Constitution Day, Professor Martha Davis focuses on a significant difference between state and federal constitutions: their treatment of economic and social rights.
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Burnham and Five Grads Honored as Top Women of Law
Professor Margaret Burnham, Kathleen Guilfoyle '85, Mary Sullivan '81, Liliana Mangiafico '01, Kate MacDougall '97 and Mary Ann Walsh '80 will be honored as trailblazers and role models by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly at an event on September 23. Award-winning journalist Liz Walker will deliver the keynote.
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Northeastern University is Closed Today, August 28, 2011
Due to weather conditions, all classes are canceled and all School of Law offices are closed.
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Michael Stefanilo '12 Triumphs in LGBT Writing Competition
Michael Stefanilo's “Identity Interrupted: The Parental Notification Requirement of the Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Law,” has won first place in the National LGBT Bar Association's annual writing competition. Stefanilo will be recognized at the 2011 Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair in Hollywood, California, on September 10.
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When Young Women are Exported and Exploited
Advocates for victims of human trafficking visit the law school for a two-day series of panels sponsored by the Human Rights Caucus.
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Sexism Against Fathers
In a Boston Globe op-ed, Professor Martha Davis reacts to the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a federal law that makes it easier for mothers than fathers to transmit citizenship to their out-of-wedlock children.
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The Wrong Side of History
In an American Constitution Society blog, Professor Martha Davis reacts to the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a federal law that makes it easier for mothers than fathers to transmit citizenship to their out-of-wedlock children.
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Burnham Honored with Keeper of the Flame Award
The Boston Bar Association's Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law honors Professor Margaret Burnham, founder of the Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project.
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Read Now!
Check out the spring/summer 2011 edition of Northeastern Law Magazine. Law schools are finally seeing the light when it comes to experience-based education. Northeastern is wondering what took so long.
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Professor Hope Lewis Honored with 2011 Carroll Society Award
The Carroll Center for the Blind and the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind have named Professor Hope Lewis, a crusader for the rights of the disabled, the 2011 Blind Employee of the Year. Northeastern University will also be honored as the Employer of the Year at ceremony on June 3.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2011!
Emily Spieler, dean of the School of Law, said the Class of 2011 leaves a strong legacy and a tradition of excellence for future graduates to follow. “You are poised to be both great lawyers and great leaders,” she said.
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Life Points
Retired Professor Clare Dalton, founder of NUSL's Domestic Violence Institute, launches a second career as an acupuncturist. Read about it in the Boston Globe.
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Parmet Leads Triumphant Legal Team
A legal team led by Professor Wendy Parmet has convinced the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts to rule in support of the plaintiffs on a key constitutional issue in a case brought on behalf of 40,000 legal immigrants denied access to Commonwealth Care, the state’s program that provides subsidized health insurance for low and moderate income individuals.
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Luke Bierman Appointed Associate Dean for Experiential Education
Luke Bierman, the former general counsel to the New York state comptroller, has been named Associate Dean for Experiential Education and Distinguished Professor of the Practice of Law.
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Can the U.S. Afford Economic Rights in an Economic Crisis?
"We can't afford not to respect economic and social rights when millions in our country are struggling to find decent work, to find a stable place to live, to educate their children, to overcome discrimination, and to care for the sick," says Professor Hope Lewis in the Huffington Post.
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Commencement 2011
Rashida Manjoo, an internationally recognized expert on women’s and human rights and the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women, will deliver the 2011 commencement address.
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Leocadia Zak '82 Keynotes Women in the Law Conference
Lee Zak, director of the US Trade and Development Agency, said her Northeastern University experience was a fundamental part of what has guided her through a career in law.
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Northeastern University School of Law Ranked Most Diverse in New England
The School of Law ranks as the “most diverse law school” in New England, according to rankings compiled by The National Jurist, which placed Northeastern in the top 13 law schools nationwide for diversity.
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Supreme Court Opportunity to Cap off 100 Years of Gender Equality Progress
In a blog for the American Constitution Society, Associate Dean Martha Davis calls for ending the last legal vestiges of women's historic second-class citizenship.
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CRRJ Case Featured in CNN Story on Cold Cases
CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 reports on a Civil Rights and Restorative Justice case involving Isadore Banks, a wealthy African-American land owner in Marion, Arkansas, who was discovered chained to a tree, shot and burned beyond recognition in 1954.
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Mary Bonauto '87 Takes on National Role in Gay Marriage Strategy
The Boston Globe reports that Mary Bonauto, who led the legal team responsible for legalizing gay marriage in Massachusetts, is gearing up as co-lead counsel in two cases challenging the federal Defense of Marriage Act.
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Lights. Camera. Stop the Flim Subsidies.
Celebrating the Academy Awards is fine, writes Professor Peter Enrich in The Boston Globe. But taxpayer subsidies of the film industry, which are costing the state $100 million annually, need to stop now.
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Davis Argues Against Anti-International Law Initiatives
Professor Martha Davis speaks out with an American Constitution Society issue brief on the ongoing legal and public debate about Oklahoma's Question 755, a ballot initiative that amended the state constitution in an attempt to bar state and municipal courts from considering international or Sharia law when making judicial decisions.
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Northeastern University: Late Opening on February 2, 2011
Due to weather conditions, the university has announced a two-hour delayed opening. All classes after 10 a.m. will meet as scheduled.
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Professor Peter Enrich Says No to Hollywood Tax Credits
"The Fighter" and "The Social Network" may seem like a boost to the Bay State economy, but tax expert Peter Enrich tells NECN, "We are literally paying for 25 percent of the cost of these films."
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Northeastern University: Late Opening on January 27, 2011
Due to weather conditions, the university has announced a two-hour delayed opening. All classes after 10 a.m. will meet as scheduled.
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Northeastern University is Closed Today, January 12, 2011
Due to weather conditions, all classes are canceled and all School of Law offices are closed.
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Wall Fund Established to Support New Initiative on Experiential Education in Law
Northeastern University School of Law, the nation’s leader in experience-based legal education, announces the launch of its new Initiative on Experiential Education in Law, supported by a major gift from Georgia Wall ’77 and her husband, Donald Gogel.
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Laying Down the Law
Women at the Top Blog interviews Dean Emily Spieler about low number of women leaders in firms.
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Spieler to Conclude Service as Dean
Emily Spieler, who has served as the School of Law’s dean since 2002, has decided to step down from her position at the end of the academic year.
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Professor Rachel Rosenbloom Leader in Immigration Litigation Victory
In response to litigation brought by the NYU Immigrant Rights Clinic on behalf of the National Immigration Project, the ACLU, the Immigrant Defense Project, the Post-Deportation Human Rights Project at Boston College, and Professor Rachel Rosenbloom of Northeastern University School of Law, the Department of Homeland Security has made public a critical Memorandum of Agreement.
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Scavongelli '12 on turning a passion into a second career
Former executive Michele Scavongelli reflects on her decision to enroll in law school after nearly 30 years in the insurance industry.
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Visiting Professor Dan Squires Hones in on Terrorism
Dan Squires, an English barrister who specializes in public law and human rights, is visiting the law school this spring to teach Terrorism and the Law in International and Comparative Perspective.
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Do the Right Thing
In the mountains of North Carolina, legal services lawyer Laura Collins '04 brings compassion to the courtroom and beyond.
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Fostering Innovation and Collaboration
The School of Law and College of Business Administration host IP/Innovation Connection Conference for scholars, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers from across the country who want to explore the dynamic relationship between intellectual property and innovation.
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Ralph Martin '78 Appointed Northeastern Senior VP and General Counsel
Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun has appointed Ralph Martin ’78 to be the university's senior vice president and general counsel. A highly accomplished attorney and civic leader with more than 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors, Martin will lead a broad portfolio of legal, regulatory and non-legal responsibilities.
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Boston Bar Association Honors NUSL with Beacon Award!
The School of Law will be honored for exceptional leadership on diversity strategies that will have a lasting impact on the legal profession in Greater Boston. Join us for this FREE event on November 16 at the Boston Harbor Hotel.
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Connolly Named MacArthur "Genius" Fellow
Marie-Therese Connolly '84, a leading voice in efforts to prevent the suffering of older adults and ensure that elder abuse becomes a priority on the national agenda, is a 2011 recipient of the prestigious $500,000 MacArthur "genius" award.
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Ahmed Speaks Out About Forced Sterilization of HIV-Positive African Women
In a TrustLaw article, Professor Aziza Ahmed says, "You are not giving true consent if the information is not full and accurate information about what you’re consenting to."
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2011: Events

CRRJ Forum: Count Them One by One
12/09/2011 12:00 PM - 12/09/2011 1:30 PM, Location: 230 Dockser Hall
The Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project welcomes Judge Gordon Martin, author of "Count Them One by One: Black Mississippians Fighting for the Right to Vote," about the 1962 court case that resulted in one of the first victories for voting rights in the South.
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Labor Law: Answers to Tough Questions
12/08/2011 5:30 PM - 12/08/2011 8:30 PM, Location: Dockser Hall
Join us for two panel discussions focused on the crisis in the public and private pension systems and the effects of Employment Practices Liability Insurance on employment law practice and the settlement process. Networking reception follows.
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The Beginning of the End of Aids?
12/01/2011 12:00 PM - 12/01/2011 1:30 PM, Location: Dockser Hall, Room 240
Join us on World Aids Day for a panel discussion presented by the Black Law Students Association, Health Law Society, Human Rights Caucus and Women's Law Caucus.
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Just Performance: Enacting Justice in the Wake of Violence
12/01/2011 8:00 AM - 12/02/2011 5:00 PM, Location: Brandeis University
PHRGE co-sponsors "Just Performance: Enacting Justice in the Wake of Violence," with the International Center of Ethics, Justice and Public Life at Brandeis University.
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Framing Economic, Social and Cultural Rights for Advocacy and Mobilization: Towards a Strategic Agenda in the United States
11/03/2011 12:00 PM - 11/03/2011 5:30 PM
Join us for PHRGE's annual institute.
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Program on Health Policy and Law: Inaugural Lecture
10/28/2011 12:00 PM - 10/28/2011 1:30 PM
Join us for the exciting launch of our new, university-wide interdisciplinary Program on Health Policy and Law. Professor Sylvia Law of NYU Law School will speak on "Taxpayer Conscience and Health Care Reform."
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The Northeastern Law Forum: Discussions on Contemporary Legal Issues
10/05/2011 12:00 PM - 10/05/2011 1:30 PM, Location: 240 Dockser Hall
Please join us for "Markets in Assisted Reproduction: Should We Pay for Eggs, Sperm and Wombs?" featuring Dr. Adrienne Asch, Director of the Center for Ethics and Edward and Robin Milstein Professor of Bioethics, Yeshiva University. Co-sponsored by the Women's Law Caucus, Department of Philosophy and Religion and the Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies Program.
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New York Regional Event
10/05/2011 8:30 AM - 10/05/2011 10:00 AM, Location: The Rock Center Cafe, 20 West 50th Street, New York
Join NUSL's New York alumni/ae chapter as it launches a new speaker series: "Transforming the Practice of Law." Guest speaker: Kathy Bryan '81.
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Heather Jarvis on Public Service Loan Forgivenes
10/04/2011 5:30 PM - 10/04/2011 6:30 PM, Location: 97 Cargill, NUSL
Many government and nonprofit lawyers stand to gain tens of thousands of dollars of student debt relief from the Public Loan Forgiveness Program established by the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. However, the program requirements can be confusing. Heather knows how to break it down step by step so it makes sense for once and for all.
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LSAC Bay Area Forum
07/16/2011 10:00 AM - 07/16/2011 4:00 PM, Location: Oakland Marriott City Center
Meet our admissions team at this forum for prospective students in the San Francisco Bay Area!
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Alaska Regional Chapter Event
06/30/2011 6:00 PM - 06/30/2011 8:00 PM
Yes, it's true! More than 70 graduates live and practice in the land of the midnight sun. Join us for friendship and fellowship, and the delights of a visit from Professor Steve Subrin.
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Webinar
06/22/2011 2:00 PM - 06/22/2011 3:30 PM, Location: online
"An Introduction to the Boston Principles on the Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of Noncitizens," presented by professors Hope Lewis and Rachel Rosenbloom. Sponsored by the Program on Human Rights and the Global Economy.
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Northeastern Association of Pre-Law Advisors
06/09/2011 1:00 AM - 06/09/2011 8:00 PM, Location: Dockser Hall
The School of Law is pleased to host the annual NAPLA conference. NAPLA is the oldest and largest of the six regional pre-law advising associations.
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Women in the Law Brown Bag Lunch Series
05/18/2011 12:30 PM - 05/18/2011 1:30 PM, Location: Goodwin Procter
How to Use Social Media to Build Your Business and Assist with Rainmaking. Led by Sofia Lingos '09.
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Boston Regional Alumni/ae Chapter Invites You to Meet the Professionals
05/12/2011 6:00 PM - 05/12/2011 8:30 PM, Location: NU Alumni Center
A networking event with the School of Law, School of Engineering and Business School. A chance to refer and exchange business leads with other Northeastern professionals.
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TTAB Comes to Boston
04/29/2011 12:30 PM - 04/29/2011 5:30 PM
The School of Law and the Boston Patent Law Association welcome a three-judge panel of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Join us for this trademark law program, including a TTAB session.
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New York City Regional Reception
04/28/2011 6:30 PM - 04/28/2011 8:30 AM, Location: Flute Gramercy
Network in New York with fellow graduates and special guest Professor Steve Subrin.
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Expert Panel on State Responsibility to Eliminate Violence Against Women
04/28/2011 12:00 PM - 04/28/2011 1:30 PM, Location: 220 Dockser Hall
PHRGE's Due Diligence Project invites the public to a panel discussion with special guest Rashida Manjoo, UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women.
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Abrams to Discuss Major Sports Law Controversies
04/04/2011 5:00 PM - 04/04/2011 6:00 PM, Location: Rutgers School of Law-Newark
Professor Roger Abrams, the author of five books on the business and history of sports, has been invited to Rutgers School of Law - Newark to deliver a lecture “Hubris, Justice and Sports.”
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Women in the Law Conference
04/01/2011 8:00 AM - 04/01/2011 5:00 PM
This year's conference will focus on "Trailblazing in a Changing Terrain." Lee Zak '82, director of the US Trade and Development Agency, will deliver the keynote address. The topic and panelists promise a day of intriguing dialogue and discussion.
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Gordon Lecture 2011: Legalizing Social Rights: Experience from the Global South
03/23/2011 12:00 PM - 03/23/2011 2:00 PM, Location: Dockser Hall
Featuring Balakrishnan Rajagopal, associate professor of law and development and director of the Program on Human Rights and Justice at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Northeastern University Law Journal Symposium: From Seed to Stomach: Food and Agricultural Law
01/21/2011 9:00 AM - 01/21/2011 5:00 PM, Location: Dockser Hall
Participants will address topics ranging from the intellectual property, ethical and health issues surrounding the patenting of seeds, farming methods and live animals, to issues concerning the labeling and marketing of food and organic certification, to the future of the food safety legislation and obesity litigation, to the social implications of food policies.
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